Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel Carving - Shelter Institute

The Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel (model 286) is a large Sheffield framing chisel for deep, heavy-duty work, in 1, 1-1/2 and 2 in widths or as a set of all three.

The side bevels let you undercut and clean out mortise corners. All three widths have an 8-1/2 in blade and are 15-1/2 in overall, with an ash handle. It is a recommended tool in our one-week timber framing class, and the 1-1/2 in is the size that goes in our tool kits. Sorby recommends its leather edge guards, a snug fit on these chisels, to protect you and the edge.

Robert Sorby & Sons was first registered on Union Street in Sheffield in 1828, and the company still makes its tools in the city. Sorby traces the family's roots in the Sheffield trade back to the 1600s: Robert Soreby was the first Master Cutler when the Company of Cutlers was formed in 1624.

Options: 1 in; 1-1/2 in; 2 in; set of three
Blade: 8-1/2 in (216 mm), side bevels for undercutting
Overall length: 15-1/2 in (394 mm)
Handle: ash
Accessories: Sorby leather edge guards, sold separately
Made in: Sheffield, England by Robert Sorby

Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel

Robert Sorby

$202 CAD - $591 CAD /

Sheffield steel, beveled sides for tight corners. Recommended in our 1-week class.

Best For

Mortices under 2 in wide
Students in our one-week course
Undercutting tight corners

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Options : 1-inch Beveled Framing Chisel : 1-1/2-in Beveled Framing Chisel : 2-in Beveled Framing Chisel : Set of Three

Available for pickup

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579 · Usually ready in 24 hours

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

The Robert Sorby Bevelled Framing Chisel (model 286) is a large Sheffield framing chisel for deep, heavy-duty work, in 1, 1-1/2 and 2 in widths or as a set of all three.

Options: 1 in; 1-1/2 in; 2 in; set of three
Blade: 8-1/2 in (216 mm), side bevels for undercutting
Overall length: 15-1/2 in (394 mm)
Handle: ash
Accessories: Sorby leather edge guards, sold separately
Made in: Sheffield, England by Robert Sorby

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